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Dot Comms

Dot Comms
Ultra-Distance Cycling
Transcontinental Race
Tour Divide
Silk Road Mountain Race
Bikepacking
Taurus Mountain Race
Highland Trail 550
Ultra Distance Cycling
No Fly Rules
Arizona Trail Race
Diversity
Women In Sports
Community Building
Sustainability In Ultra-Distance Cycling
Environmental Impact Of Racing
Sleep and Rest In Ultra-Distance Cycling
Sponsorship
Atlas Mountain Race
Ultra-Cycling
Heatwaves / Weather

Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.Presented and Produced by Samuel Thompson of Acier C... more

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Dot Comms is the audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where ... more

Dot Comms is the audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where p... more

Dot Comms is the audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher.

Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where ... more

On the Dot 004. Previewing Silk Road Mountain Race and Badlands with Nathalie Baillon. Plus Colorado Trail Race, Via Chapter III & more!

On the Dot is Dot Comms’ race-dedicated show where we review the recent action and look ahead at dots to watch i... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Bateup
New Zealand mountain bike racer and ultra-distance cyclist; winner of the Highland Trail Race
Episode: Episode 021 - Why Was Taurus Mountain Race Cancelled & What Can Be Learned? With Co-Host Conor McKenzie, Emma Bateup & Samuele Tonello.
Samuele Tonello
Ultra-distance cyclist and author of an article on safety standards in ultra races
Episode: Episode 021 - Why Was Taurus Mountain Race Cancelled & What Can Be Learned? With Co-Host Conor McKenzie, Emma Bateup & Samuele Tonello.
Neil Copeland
Race participant and commentator with on-ground Alps Divide coverage
Alps Divide participant/authorities involved with DotWatcher coverage
Episode: Episode 020 - Previewing Taurus Mountain Race with Conor McKenzie, reviewing Alps Divide with Niel Copeland and more!
Conor McKenzie
DotWatcher sub-stack editor and Taurus Mountain Race preview
DotWatcher
Episode: Episode 020 - Previewing Taurus Mountain Race with Conor McKenzie, reviewing Alps Divide with Niel Copeland and more!
Lisa Pfeiffer
Race Director at La Péripherie
La Péripherie
Episode: Episode 019 - How Can Ultra-Cycling Adapt to Extreme Weather? With Co-Host Nicky Shaw, Lisa Pfeiffer, Liam O'Keeffe & Justyna Jarczok.
Liam O'Keeffe
Director of the Solstice Series
Solstice Series
Episode: Episode 019 - How Can Ultra-Cycling Adapt to Extreme Weather? With Co-Host Nicky Shaw, Lisa Pfeiffer, Liam O'Keeffe & Justyna Jarczok.
Justyna Jarczok
Member of the Kona Test Team
Kona Test Team
Episode: Episode 019 - How Can Ultra-Cycling Adapt to Extreme Weather? With Co-Host Nicky Shaw, Lisa Pfeiffer, Liam O'Keeffe & Justyna Jarczok.
Nathalie Baillon
Elite ultra-distance cyclist with results at Silk Road Mountain Race and Badlands
Professional cyclist
Episode: On The Dot 004. Previewing Silk Road Mountain Race & Badlands with Nathalie Baillon. Plus Colorado Trail Race, Via Race and more!
Esther Lloyd
DotWatcher contributor and TCR veteran
DotWatcher
Episode: Episode 018 - Talking Transcontinental Race No12. With Co-Host Millie Gibbons, Esther Lloyd & Conor McKenzie.

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Samuel Thompson
Host of the show; presenter and strategist for ultra-distance cycling content.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Volume up pls.

    Great podcast.

    I listen to my cycling content on the bike through bone conduction headphones.

    This is the only podcast where the overall volume is too low for me to hear as I’m riding.

    Can you increase the volume please?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Funserely
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • FC

    Incredible

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FCol_1
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Digestible ultra-distance news

    Lee and Samuel keep the tone enjoyable and sprinkle humour over an engaging podcast about self-supported ultra-distance racing.

    Worth listening to and well produced.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kd2222468
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Great diverse guests and practical takeaways on endurance racing.
High-quality discussions with strong guest expertise, though occasional audio balance issues noted.
Clear emphasis on safety, strategy, and race dynamics makes it valuable for sponsorship and pitching.

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Episode 021 - Why Was Taurus Mountain Race Cancelled & What Can Be Learned? With Co-Host Conor McKenzie, Emma Bateup & Samuele Tonello.
Q: Where do you think that balance sits between your organizer to ensure the safety of riders and then riders making sensible decisions themselves and circumstances?
Samuele says riders are responsible for their choices most of the time, but organizers should intervene at the extremes, particularly when competition, limited information and remote terrain can lead riders to accept risks they would avoid outside a race. He describes responsibility as shared.
Episode 021 - Why Was Taurus Mountain Race Cancelled & What Can Be Learned? With Co-Host Conor McKenzie, Emma Bateup & Samuele Tonello.
Q: How much of this situation do you think could reasonably have been predicted beforehand?
Conor says the organizer had scouted the route in the same season without encountering similar conditions, though the autumn timing and forecasts suggested severe weather was possible. Emma recalls a warning about colder-than-usual conditions, while Samuele argues the route lacked enough shelters and escape options for a foreseeable worst-case scenario.
Episode 016 - When Gravel Meets Ultra. With Co-Host Kitty Dennis, Angus Young & Adam Jordan.
Q: Adam, you've come from more of the gravel side of things initially. What's your experience been like in crossover events such as Tracker this year?
Adam discusses drafting as a major factor, the lack of clear definitions between 'adventure' and 'race,' and the need for standards to help classify events for media and participants.
Episode 014 - How Many Races Are Too Many? with Co-Host Amanda Wishart, Rich Rothwell, Chris Mehlman & Gail Brown.
Q: How do you balance flexibility with a calendar that could be too packed?
The panel discusses the importance of listening to the body and mind, having one big focal race to anchor the year, and keeping room for recovery and life stresses; avoid backloading all energy into many races and allow space for adjustments based on how the body feels.
Episode 014 - How Many Races Are Too Many? with Co-Host Amanda Wishart, Rich Rothwell, Chris Mehlman & Gail Brown.
Q: What are the general considerations when planning how many races to do in a season?
Guests emphasize protecting the body with realistic gaps between events, prioritizing A-events over back-to-back racing, and recognizing the psychological and recovery demands; plan around key targets, and use B and C races as training opportunities or contingencies rather than pushes to max out the calendar.

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This show centers on ultra-distance, self-supported cycling, balancing race recaps, race previews, and practical gear and strategy discussions. Roundtable conversations frequently tackle extreme weather, sleep and recovery, race logistics, sponsorship dynamics, and the evolving professionalism of the sport. Notable is the mix of racer-turned-coaches, event organizers, and media contributors who offer hands-on insights, tactical analysis, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on how iconic races are planned and executed. Potential listeners should expect thoughtful debates about safety, rules, and sustainability in endurance cycling, along with rich anecdotes from major events and a steady stream of practical tips for riders and teams alike.

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Recent guests on Dot Comms include:

1. Emma Bateup
2. Samuele Tonello
3. Neil Copeland
4. Conor McKenzie
5. Lisa Pfeiffer
6. Liam O'Keeffe
7. Justyna Jarczok
8. Nathalie Baillon

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